238 AD., Gordian III., Rome mint, Antoninianus, RIC 6.

Gordian III, Rome mint, 1st emission, 238 AD.,
Antoninianus (20-22 mm / 4,60 g),
Obv.: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG , radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian right, seen from behind.
Rev.: VIRTVS AVG , Virtus, helmeted and in military dress, standing half left, head left, resting right on shield set on ground, leaning on spear in left.
RIC IV, III, 16, 6 (c2) ; Coh. 381 ; RSC 381 .